Tea Prices In Kolkata Surge By 18% Due To Reduced Production

Kolkata’s Indian tea prices surged 18% from January to October compared to last year, driven by a production drop of 66.39 million kg to 1,112.11 million kg. At a recent meeting with Assam tea planters, Union Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized the need for high-quality tea production and strict adherence to Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs).